The judges for the show were Bob Biermann of St. Louis, MO and Rick Frels of Hillsdale, IL.

Animals: 1st: Larry Cornwell, Morton, IL 2nd: Dean Steffen, Hillsboro, MO

Aquatic: 1st: Russ Biros, Plato, MO 2nd: Ken Rogowski, New Baden, IL

Bird: 1st: Ken Rogowski, New Baden, IL 2nd Russ Biros, Plato, MO

Caricature: 1st: Dave Ledure, Jackson, MO

Chip Carving: 1st: Timothy Higginson, Granby, MO 2nd: Don Deitz, Belleville, IL

Human Realistic: 1st: Marshal Artime, Addieville, IL 2nd: David Walker, Vichy, MO 3rd: Marshal Artime, Addieville, IL

Miscellaneous: 1st: Chris Dewey, Nebraska City, NE 2nd: Jerry Richter, Eldred, IL 3rd: Charles Shane, Granite City, IL

Mythical: 1st: Chris Dewey, Nebraska City, NE 2nd: Chris Dewey, Nebraska City, NE 3rd: Susan Heim, Highland, IL

Ornamental: 1st: Sally Nye, Fennville, MI 2nd: Sally Nye, Fennville, MI 3rd: Orville Craft, Mountain Grove, MO

Relief: 1st: Fred Stenman, St. Cloud, MN 2nd: Vernon DePauw, Jerseyville, IL 3rd: Vernon DePauw, Jerseyville, IL

Roughout: 1st: Russ Hamilton, Granite City, IL 2nd: Susan Heim, Highland, IL

Waterfowl: 1st: Greg Taylor, Morton, IL

Youth: 1st: William Layne, Trenton, IL 2nd: Bailey Ledure, Cape Girardeau, MO

Best of Show 1st: Greg Taylor, Morton, IL 2nd: Russ biros, Plato, MO 3rd: Fred Stenman, St. Cloud, MN

People's Choice Vernon DePauw, Jerseyville, IL

Religious Award Donated by Don and Shirley Deitz Marshal Artime, Addieville, IL

Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank-you to all participants. This has become a large part of our show with many guests looking forward to being able to give their opinion.

Hopefully the next show will find many more entrants in the competition.

Belleville Holzschnitzers
Meeting Minutes
November 07, 2006

The meeting was called to order by President Ken Rogowski with the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes for the October meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer report was given.

Show Report: Russ Musgrave gave a preliminary report of the outcome of the show. All bills have not been received as yet.

Fifteen new beginners signed up at the beginners table. One of our beginners, Jessica Todd, took care of the information table and made announcements during the show. Thank you, Jessica. Thank you also to the 9 club members who joined "Eye on St. Louis" for our interview. Also, thank you to all the club members who did the hundreds of jobs necessary to put on this show.

Tom Kreyling reported that we need more entries in the competition next year. There were several categories with no entries.

Sunshine report: Gen Kreyling is on the mend. Dale Gerstenecker was at the show looking much better.

Library report: Several new books and magazines were purchased for the library at a cost of $108.10. These are ready to be checked out.

Membership: Don Deitz reported that 74 members have not paid their dues for 2007. They will not be receiving their newsletters until their dues are paid.

Seminars: The Bob Biermann seminar is full for November 17, 18, and 19. Bob Lawrence will have a seminar Dec. 27 and 28. Cost will be between $97.00 and $155.00 depending on the number of participants. See Art LaTurno for more information.

Old business: Twenty-four have signed up for the Christmas dinner December 5. Carvers were reminded to bring carvings for Show and Tell that night. There will also be a gift exchange for those who wish to participate. There is a November 29 deadline for tickets.

New Business: Our next newsletter should be coming out in January or February. Please send articles to Tom and Gen Kreyling.

Elections were held with the help of our nominating committee. Jon Norcom was elected unanimously as president. Ken Rogowski is Vice president, Teresa Denson will continue as secretary, and Jim Williams remains the treasurer. Joe Schumacher and Tom Kreyling will co-chair the show committee position.

Jon Norcom asked for a volunteer to help with ticket sales next year. Don Deitz volunteered for that job.

Our website received 2 emails. One needs a chainsaw carver in the Tower Lakes area. The other wants someone to cut up trees on Parkview Lane in Hickory Hills. Contact Mike Todd for more information.

For the good of the club: There is a carving show in Dayton, Ohio on November 11 and 12. However, there is a waiting list to get in the show.

Show and Tell: Sixteen displayed 21 carvings. The drawing winners were Bob Biermann, Don Deitz, and Bill Kessinger.

The meeting was dismissed for coffee and donuts.

Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Denson

Belleville Holzschnitzers
Meeting Minutes
January 2, 2007

The meeting was called to order by President Jon Norcom with the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the November meeting were read and approved.

The Treasurer reported was given.

Show Report: Russ gave a detailed account on the 2006 show results.

Sunshine report: Don Buttig has developed a spur on his heel, and is using a cane to get around.

Library: Doug Murray is taking over for Jon as head librarian.

Membership: Don reported 66 members have not paid their 2007 dues. It was decided that only members in good standing can check out materials form the library.

Seminars: The Bob Lawrence seminar had to be cancelled due to lack of response.

Monday night carvers: Don reported they had taken a break during the holidays, but were planning on resuming their classes next week.

Old Business: The annual Christmas dinner was held at Panorama Lanes in Belleville on December 5. It was attended by 47 members and spouses. Show and tell winners were Tom Kreyling, Jim Ross, and William Layne.

New business: The club now has 2 email addresses. See Mike Todd for those addresses.

There was a discussion concerning possible changes for next year's show. Having carvings judged at the show costs the club over $1,000.00. This event and the whittling contest have not been as profitable as expected. We may need to consider dropping these events. There was some confusion this year about the 2 Christmas Trees. Russ explained that we had expected more ornaments than were received. If there had been 200 ornaments we would have had 2 raffles. However, we had fewer than 200 so we had 1 raffle for both trees. Ornament raffles were down this year. Moving the tree back to the front door next year was discussed as a possible remedy.

Russ reported that a member of the Glen Carbon Senior Carving Club donated 80 ornaments. Thank you very much for your support. Don Deitz reminded us all that the quality of these ornaments reflects on our club, and we should all work harder to improve them.

We welcomed 3 new members tonight. They are Tom Moore, Vince Barrows, and Shari Barrows.

For the good of the Club: Ken Rogowski has large and small pieces of basswood for sale. Jim Williams has a radial arm saw for sale.

Show and Tell: Nine carvers presented 12 carvings. The check winners were Mike Todd, Russ Hamilton, and Larry Cralley.

The meeting was adjourned for coffee and donuts.

Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Denson

Belleville Holzschnitzers
Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2007

The meeting was called to order by President Jon Norcom with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes from the January meeting were read, and corrected. The email information was expanded. Members with email addresses can have them added to our address on email.

The treasurer reported was given.

Show Report: Nothing new to report.

Sunshine Report: Our condolences to Joy and Jay Kish on the death in their family.

Library Report: Members are reminded that library books need to be used and returned so other members can check tem out. Members are also reminded a current membership card is required to check out books.

Membership Report: Don Deitz reported 57 members will be dropped from our roster if dues are not paid by April 1, 2007.

Monday night Carvers report: Don Lougeay had nothing to report.

Seminar Report: Shorty Renner will be having a seminar at the Stone Lodge in Belleville on March 24 and 25. Cost is $60.00 for members and $75.00 for non-members. The subject will be a number of small song bird choices. Blank, eyes, and feet will be provided. Carvers need to bring a mount.

A Silver Dollar City Woodcarving seminar will be held March 5 - March 9. Several Classes are available. For more information call 417-338-8229.

The Western and Wildlife Art Workshop will be held at Doane College in Crete, Nebraska July 22 through 27. Those interested in attending should contact Warren J. Blessing Jr. at 309 Woodbridge Rd., Coventry, CT 06238.

The spring campout is scheduled for May 17 - 20 at the Pin Oak Campground in Villa Ridge, MO. For more information, contact Bob Biermann at 314-843-6224.

Old Business: Nothing to report.

New Business: No new business.

For the Good of the Club: It was reported that the St. Charles Carving Club has moved to Weldon Springs, and meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m. For more information see Rick Weitzman.

The Collinsville Woodworking show is February 9, 10, and 11. Our club has been offered a free table again this year to demonstrate woodcarving. Russ Musgrave is in charge. See Russ if you can help man our table at the show. This is free advertising for our club.

We have another excellent opportunity to advertise our club at the American Heritage Farm Museum Show in Greenville. The show is scheduled for July 27, 28, and 29. They are offering us a table free of charge for our members to talk about and demonstrate woodcarving. Contact Jon Norcom if you are interested in helping out.

Don Lougeay has been very busy recruiting new carvers for the club. Tonight we welcomed Roger Bunselmeyer, Leo Mushill, Earl Evans, Wayne Mehrmann, Charley Moore, Carl McDonald, and Jack Locandro to the club.

Show and Tell: Sixteen carvers presented 17 carvings. The winners were Russ Hamilton, Jim Ross, and Howard Hendrickson.

The meeting was adjourned for coffee and donuts.

Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Denson